Avalanche 1500 2WD V8-5.3L VIN T (2002)
5. Remove the valve lifters from the guide.
6. Organize or mark the components so that they can be installed in the same location from which they were removed.
7. Clean and inspect the valve liners.
Installation Procedure
Important: When reusing valve lifters, install the lifters to their original locations.
1. Lubricate the valve lifters and engine block valve lifter bores with clean engine oil.
2. Insert the valve lifters into the lifter guides.
Align the flat area on the top of the lifter with the flat area in the lifter guide bore. Push the lifter completely into the guide bore.
3. Install the valve lifters and guide to the engine block.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
4. Install the valve lifter guide bolt (1).
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Tighten the valve lifter guide bolt (1) to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).
5. Install the cylinder head and gasket.
